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Decadent Eggnog Christmas Cookies with Creamy Egg Nog Icing — Holiday Baking Treats

December 13, 2025

Platter of glazed cookies ready to gift — great for Large Batch Christmas Cookies, a festive take on Soft Batch Christmas M&m Cookies, labeled Italian Cookies Christmas and perfect as Christmas Cookies Italian, Easy Italian Christmas Cookies.

Easy Italian Christmas Cookies – Soft, Frosted, Crowd-Pleasing

December 13, 2025

Easy Italian Christmas Cookies — Soft, Frosted, Crowd-Pleasing If you’ve been hunting for Easy Italian Christmas Cookies that bake fast, travel well, and vanish off a platter in minutes, you just hit the jackpot. These soft, glazed delights bring classic Italian holiday charm with minimal fuss — and yes, they make your kitchen smell like the coziest bakery on the block. Brief introduction to the recipe Short version: this is a simple dough, chilled briefly, rolled into little balls, baked until set, and dunked in a shiny, almond-scented glaze. The result? Tender, slightly cakey cookies with a sweet white finish … Read more
Raspberry Almond Shortbread Cookies — golden shortbread rounds with glossy raspberry jam centers and a light almond-scented glaze on a festive plate.

Raspberry Almond Shortbread Cookies – Delicious Raspberry Christmas Cookies

December 12, 2025

Raspberry Almond Shortbread Cookies melt in your mouth: tender, buttery rounds with a jewel of raspberry jam and a whisper of almond — the kind of cookie that disappears fast at holiday gatherings. Why you’ll fall for these (quick) These are classic shortbread vibes elevated with jam and almond. The dough stays simple — high butter, little mixing — which means deliciously crumbly texture every time. Want a cookie that looks fancy but bakes with minimal fuss? Yep, this is it. A little backstory I first started making these because I wanted a cookie that felt heirloom-y but actually tasted … Read more

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Irresistible Chocolate Peppermint Roll Cookies — Must-Make Chocolate Christmas Cookies

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Chocolate Peppermint Roll Cookies — a showstopping peppermint-chocolate spiral These Chocolate Peppermint Roll cookies are little chocolate tubes filled with a creamy peppermint center, dipped in more chocolate and showered with crushed candy cane. They look fancy, but they’re totally doable — and they’re perfect for cookie boxes, swaps, or a festive baking day. Ready to roll? Why you’ll fall in love Think Chocolate Christmas Cookies meets candy-cane glamour. The biscuit has a tender snap, the peppermint filling sings bright and cool, and the chocolate seal gives a satisfying bite. Make them as tubes or keep it simple and sandwich … Read more

Close-up of a platter of rolled chocolate cookies filled with peppermint cream and sprinkled with crushed candy cane, styled with Dark Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies, tiny decorative Chocolate Peppermint Spoons, and crumb-covered Chocolate Peppermint Crumble Cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Roll.
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Jennifer

I’m the cook and creator behind 9am Chef, where I share easy dinner recipes, sweet dessert recipes, and nourishing healthy recipes to inspire your kitchen. My love for cooking started with simple home meals that turned into a passion for creating dishes that are both comforting and creative. At 9am Chef, I believe food should be fun, flavorful, and something everyone can enjoy—whether you’re whipping up a quick weeknight meal or treating yourself to something sweet.

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